Problem 1
A swimming pool is 25 meters long, 12 meters wide, and 2 meters deep. How many liters of water does it hold? (1 cubic meter = 1000 liters)
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Problem 2
Design a rectangular storage unit that has a volume of 240 cubic feet. Give at least three different possible dimensions.
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Problem 3
Compare the volumes of a cube with 4-inch sides and a rectangular prism with dimensions 2×4×8 inches. Which is larger and by how much?
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Problem 4
A company needs to ship products in boxes. They can choose between boxes with dimensions 6×4×3 inches or 5×5×2.5 inches. Which box has more volume and is therefore more efficient?
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Problem 5
Create a real-world problem where calculating volume is essential for making a practical decision.
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Problem 6
If you double each dimension of a rectangular prism, how does the volume change? Prove your answer with specific examples.
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Problem 7
A concrete foundation is 15 feet long, 12 feet wide, and 1.5 feet thick. How many cubic yards of concrete are needed? (27 cubic feet = 1 cubic yard)
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Problem 8
Design a word problem involving volume that requires converting between different units of measurement.
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Problem 9
Analyze this statement: "If you double the length of a box, you double its volume." Is this true? Explain with examples.
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Problem 10
Create a multi-step problem that involves calculating the volume of multiple objects and comparing or combining them.
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